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BullDigest's May 13 Pre-Market Summary of Rivian Automotive, Inc.

  • 13.05.2025 15:19
  • bulldigest.com
  • Keywords: Pre-Market, Summary, Rivian Automotive, Inc.

Check out BullDigest's May 13 Pre-Market Summary of Rivian Automotive, Inc.. We provide a summary of the key news before the market opens.

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Estimated market influence

Installed Building Products (IBP)

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

Loop Capital Markets maintains a Buy rating with a $200 target. Analyst consensus is Moderate Buy with a $191.11 target (17.0% upside).

Rivian Automotive (RIVN)

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

Reiterated Buy rating with an $18 target. Analyst consensus is Hold with a $13.80 target (0.7% upside). Canaccord Genuity also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $23.00 price target.

Leslie’s (LESL)

Neutralsentiment_neutral
Analyst rating: N/A

Stifel Nicolaus maintains a Hold rating with a $0.57 target. Analyst consensus is Hold with a $1.08 target (58.8% upside).

Volkswagen

Volkswagen

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: Buy

Key player in purpose-driven EV design.

Renault

Renault

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: —

Key player in purpose-driven EV design.

Volvo

Volvo

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: Buy

Key player in purpose-driven EV design.

Tesla

Tesla

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: Buy

Key player in purpose-driven EV design.

Lucid Motors

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

Key player in purpose-driven EV design.

Hyundai

Hyundai

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: Strong buy

Key player in purpose-driven EV design.

Kia

Kia

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: Buy

Key player in purpose-driven EV design.

BYD

BYD

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: Strong buy

Key player in purpose-driven EV design.

Canoo

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

Start-up focused on autonomous driving and digital services.

NIO

NIO

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: Buy

Start-up focused on autonomous driving and digital services.

Zeekr

Positivesentiment_satisfied
Analyst rating: N/A

Start-up focused on autonomous driving and digital services.

Context

Business Insights and Market Implications Summary

Analyst Ratings

  • Installed Building Products (IBP):

    • Loop Capital Markets: Buy rating with a $200 target.
    • Analyst consensus: Moderate Buy with a $191.11 target (17.0% upside).

  • Rivian Automotive (RIVN):

    • Reiterated Buy rating with an $18 target.
    • Analyst consensus: Hold with a $13.80 target (0.7% upside).
    • Canaccord Genuity: Maintained Buy rating with a $23.00 price target.

  • Leslie’s (LESL):

    • Stifel Nicolaus: Hold rating with a $0.57 target.
    • Analyst consensus: Hold with a $1.08 target (58.8% upside).

Purpose-Driven EV Design

  • Electric vehicles (EVs) are adopting "purpose-driven design," integrating battery packs into the car's floor for:

    • Increased interior space.
    • Optimized cooling systems.
    • Enhanced sustainability through better material usage.

  • Key players leveraging this approach include:

    • Volkswagen (ID series).
    • Renault (Megane E-Tech, R5).
    • Volvo (EX30, EX90).
    • Tesla (Model 3, Y, S, X).
    • Rivian (R1T, R1S).
    • Lucid Motors (Lucid Air).
    • Hyundai/Kia (IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, EV6 on E-GMP platform).
    • BYD (blade battery technology).

  • Start-ups like Canoo, NIO, and Zeekr are focusing on autonomous driving and digital services.

Rivian Initiatives (2025)

  • Launching a leasing deal with $0 down for dual-motor R1 EVs with Max battery and performance upgrade, covering the down payment with a $6,500 offer in combination with the usual $7,500 EV credit.
  • Starting a major marketing campaign: "Real Rivian Adventures," featuring customer stories in advertisements.
  • R2 launch in 2026 is a critical focus for expanding their product portfolio and market share.

RJ Scaringe's Advice to Graduates

  • Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe advised graduates to:
    • Learn from failures.
    • Stay idealistic.
    • Tune out critics.
    • Maintain curiosity.
    • Pursue their vision.
  • Emphasized that real-world success often differs from academic achievements, highlighting the importance of adaptability and innovation in business.

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